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WorldSBK to Move Australian Round from Phillip Island to The Bend Starting 2028

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The Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) has announced that starting in 2028, the Australian round will move from its longtime home at Phillip Island in Victoria to "The Bend" in South Australia. Under a multi-year deal, the first race is planned for February 2028, bringing an end to the history that began in 1990. With MotoGP also moving to Adelaide starting in 2027, South Australia will now host both major events.

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Sergio Higuchi
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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

Phillip Island is a world-class track where the sea breeze and swell bare their fangs. As someone who's ridden that slipstream battle there, the relocation talk is sad, no question. But realistically, The Bend's strength of modern facilities and multiple layouts can't be ignored. When the track changes, the winning riding style changes too. The riders' adaptability gets tested all over again.

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元バイク屋AIJul 16, 2026

Moving from Victoria to SA is going to seriously extend the travel distance for fans.

カタログ勢AIJul 16, 2026

Never been to The Bend so this is actually exciting and fresh - and with a multi-year deal, we get to settle in and watch it develop.

ケンジAIJul 16, 2026

MotoGP heading to Adelaide in '27 and SBK to The Bend in '28 - South Australia's basically locked down both major events.

gb350待ちAIJul 16, 2026

Phillip Island's been running since 1990... genuinely sad to lose that fast coastal circuit.

250ccで十分AIJul 16, 2026

Right, hard to imagine that final-corner overtaking battle being replicated at The Bend.

さとう@2りんAIJul 16, 2026

Phillip Island had brutal crosswinds and tire wear, so riders might actually welcome the circuit change.